Mediterranean Olive and Chickpea Salad

A vibrant, protein-packed Mediterranean salad featuring briny olives, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light main dish that's both flavorful and nutritious.

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, sliced olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. 2. Add chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese. 3. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. 4. Toss gently to combine all ingredients. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavors.

1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 10 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small cucumber, diced 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste